In Kyiv, even in the worst scenarios of the winter season, boiler houses, hospitals and pump stations will continue their work, assured Kyiv City Council member Oleg Kostyushko on Kyiv24. He noted that critical facilities, such as boiler houses and hospitals, will not be disconnected from the electricity supply if there is a technical possibility for their operation.
Kosciuszko emphasized that the main boiler houses and water supply units are equipped with additional equipment, generators and have a certain level of protection. Even in the absence of electricity, these objects will be able to function on alternative power sources.
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko also emphasized the active preparation of the city for the heating season. He said that the capital city authorities will compensate 75% of the cost of alternative power sources and energy-efficient equipment for condominiums and housing units. Since mid-May, hydraulic tests of heating networks have been conducted in Kyiv.
Klitschko said that the city government plans to repair more than 150 heat sources and 200 boilers, as well as pumping equipment. All boiler houses that allow their capacity are already equipped with generators, and specialists are working on equipping more powerful heat sources with generators. In addition, more than 50 mobile mini-boilers will be placed in the city, which will provide heat to social facilities, hospitals and maternity homes.
